We note the sad passing of Caroline Nelson, Rosepark Flock, who passed away on 23rd December 2024. More details to follow. Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time. The post Sad News – Passing of Caroline Nelson appeared first on Suffolk Sheep Society ..read more

We note the sad passing of Tim Robinson, Greenlands Farm, Great Limber DN37 8LY, who passed away on Monday 16th December after a short illness. Tim’s funeral service will be at St Peter’s Church, Great Limber on Thursday 9th January at 1.30pm. Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time. The post Sad News – Passing of Tim Robinson appeared first on Suffolk Sheep Society ..read more

Suffolk Sheep Society CEO, Barrie Turner’s update to members. Rounding up 2024 Crikey where has 2024 gone! The production cycle is starting again with many of you starting to lamb as per the rules on Christmas day when you start to see the results of your toils from the last 12 months come to fruition. […] The post CEO Update December2024 appeared first on Suffolk Sheep Society ..read more

We are saddened by the loss of another active and well-known breeder of Suffolk sheep in Wales. Di Harvey of the Hawkesridge Flock passed away last week following a sustained period of illness. Di joined the Society in 1991 and did so much to lift the profile of the Suffolk breed and breeders in the […] The post Sad News – Passing of Di Harvey appeared first on Suffolk Sheep Society ..read more

At the opening of the annual Aberdeen Christmas Classic, the Stuart family grabbed the top honours at the Show & Sale of Pedigree Female Sheep sponsored by RPD. Date: Monday 25 November 2024 Location: Aberdeen & Northern Marts Averages: 8 Suffolk Ewes £453.75; 33 Suffolk gimmers £1165.15; 25 Suffolk ewe lambs £894.80. The Stuart Family […] The post Birness tops Pedigree Female Sheep at Aberdeen Christmas Classic appeared first on Suffolk Sheep Society ..read more

Date: Friday 22 November 2024 Location: Lanark Agricultural Centre Auctioneer: Lawrie & Symington Ltd Lanark welcomed back the Suffolk Supremes for their Third Sale of In-Lamb Females and Empty Ewe Lambs with 46 heads on offer out of the 50 catalogued and an excellent clearance rate of 89% with an overall average of £1026.95 for […] The post Cairness takes top price after brisk bidding at Suffolk Supremes appeared first on Suffolk Sheep Society ..read more

Date: Monday 18th November 2024 Location: Ballymena Livestock Centre Flying trade at the annual show & Sale organised by the Northern Ireland Branch of the Suffolk Sheep Society at Ballymena Livestock Mart on Monday 18th November kindly sponsored by Uniblock Ltd. The Judge for the evening was the NI Branch Chairman Ben Lamb of the […] The post Cherrylea ewe lamb tops show and sale at NI Branch Export Ewe Sale 2024 appeared first on Suffolk Sheep Society ..read more

The Society has received some sad news this week of the passing of one of our longest established members T76 The Huish Flock where Suffolk stalwart David Rossiter has passed away following a long battle with cancer. Passing away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. The flock based at Burton Farm, Kingsbridge in Devon […] The post Sad News – Passing of David Rossiter appeared first on Suffolk Sheep Society ..read more

Date: Saturday 2nd November 2024 Location: Ballymena Livestock Centre Rachel Gallagher reports from The Great Bonanza female sale held in Ballymena Livestock Market. Suffolk breeders descended on Ballymena Livestock market for the annual Great Bonanza female export sale. Both ringside and online bidding was strong, with lots selling to new homes all across the North […] The post Stand out shearling from Bessiebell takes top price at the Great Bonanza Sale 2024 appeared first on Suffolk Sheep Society ..read more

The Tayside Suffolk sheep club recently held their annual flock competition judged by Miss Hannah Lorimer, Cadgerford and sponsored by Starlyne Feeds. The overall champion flock was awarded to Stewart Lathangie, Pyeston flock having won the overall ewes, ewe lambs and stock tup class with the tup Pyeston Phoenix.  Reserve overall was Tom Sands, Kingston. […] The post Tayside Club Flock Competition 2024 appeared first on Suffolk Sheep Society ..read more